Sheet Metal Mechanical Engineer

Kevin Swindle

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Professional Summary

An experienced, accomplished and technically oriented Mechanical Design Engineer with proven expertise in new product development, testing, failure analysis, CAD, supplier coordination, manufacturing processes and regulatory compliance.

Efficient, hard-working and dedicated to achieving targeted goals and objectives. Proven record of identifying issues and developing solutions using cross-functional teams to achieve results. Proven communication, issue resolution and investigative skills contributing to long-range business and product success. Implements innovative strategies to increase efficiency. Adapts easily to change and gets along well with diverse personalities.

Skills & Abilities

·Injection Molding Design: Thin walled, 2-shot, over-molding, structural foam.

·Die Casting Design

·Sheet Metal Design

·New Product Development

·GD&T

·Tolerance Analysis

·Six Sigma

·Design for Assembly/Manufacturing

·SolidWorks (7,500 Hours)

·ProEngineer/Creo (15,000 Hours)

·Catia (8,000 Hours)

Experience

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS CONTRACTED TO NOKIA NETWORKS

SEPTEMBER 2017 TO PRESENT

Acted in the design and development of a 5G Radio/Antenna used to deliver 5G cell service to high density urban areas.

Responsibilities Included:

·Layout and development of top level assembly and major sub-assemblies.

·Design and development of die cast aluminum heat sink housings, air guides and handles.

·Design and development of various injection molded parts including fan grill and cosmetic outer shroud and debris shield.

·Design of various sheet metal parts used to shield and ground interior electrical components.

·Mechanical PCB layout-worked with PCB team to address mechanical concerns with PCB layout.

·Design of various gaskets and adhesives

·Development of Incoming Inspection Document for top level assembly.

The above tasks were accomplished by an extensive knowledge of aluminum die casting design practices,

plastic molding design practices and sheet metal design practices. Extensive knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, Design for Six Sigma, Tolerance Analysis and First Article Inspections.

Tools utilized to perform these tasks include: Creo V4, Windchill, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER AEROTEK CONTRACTED TO FLEX MEDICAL

MARCH 2014 TO AUGUST 2017

Acted in the design and development of a drug delivery device used to treat cancer utilizing electroporation in the delivery of a DNA based drug.

Responsibilities Included:

·Design and development of cosmetic structural foam plastic housings and various interior plastic components

·Design and development of display window assembly resulting in product cost reduction and assembly improvement over previous design. Window assembly included painted window (with graphics),

7-inch LCD, silicone keypad, sheet metal shielding and conductive gasketing

·Design of sheet metal structure used to shield interior electrical components

·Mechanical PCB layout

·Design of wiring harnesses

·Design of various gaskets and adhesives

·Development Mechanical Architecture Document, DFMEA documents, Tolerance Analysis documents

Acted in the design and development of an on-body drug delivery device.

Responsibilities Included:

·Design and testing of septums used to seal syringe needle

·Developed testing documents and performed testing of various septum designs and materials

Contributed to a cross functional development team in the development of a high-resolution x-ray system. Responsibilities Included:

·Aided in architectural layout of various sub-assemblies

·Worked to develop mechanical design drawings for ECO release

The above tasks were accomplished by an extensive knowledge of thin walled plastic molding design and structural foam molding design. Knowledge of plastic decoration technologies (painting with backlit graphics). Knowledge of sheet metal design practices. Extensive knowledge of DFMEA, design for Six Sigma, Tolerance Analysis and First Article Inspections.

Tools utilized to perform these tasks include: SolidWorks 2015 and 2016, PDM, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER BLACKBERRY INC. APRIL 2006 TO NOVEMBER 2013

Acted in design and development of hand held communication devices.

As a member of a cross functional development team responsibilities included:

·Specialist in injection molded plastic, die casting and sheet metal design

·Mechanical design, supplier coordination, product testing and transfer to manufacturing of new products

·Create complex mechanical designs for thin walled injection molded plastic, 2-shot plastic, over-molded plastic component

·Create mechanical designs for sheet metal and die cast components

·Specify materials and component specifications for new products

·Work with suppliers to approve part tooling for new products

·Work with suppliers to approve sub-assembly processes and assembly parts

·Work with factory engineers to approve final assembly processes and trouble shoot issues during initial product builds

·Interface with Industrial Design Team to align mechanical needs with ID requirements

·Create and maintain reduced dimension drawings and associated specifications

·Conduct design reviews with suppliers

The above tasks were accomplished by an extensive knowledge of thin walled plastic molding design including 2 shot and over-mold technologies. Knowledge of plastic decoration technologies (IMD/IML). Knowledge of sheet metal design practices. Extensive knowledge of die casting design practices including plastic over mold for both structural and cosmetic parts. Extensive knowledge of DFMEA, design for Six Sigma, Tolerance Analysis and First Article Inspections.

Tools utilized to perform these tasks include: ProEngineer Version 5, Windchill, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER NOKIA INC. AUGUST 1999 TO MARCH 2006

·Acted in design and development of hand held communication devices.

As a member of a cross functional development team responsibilities include:

·Specialist in injection molded plastic, die casting and sheet metal design

·Mechanical design, supplier coordination, product testing and transfer to manufacturing of new product

·Create complex mechanical designs for thin walled injection molded plastic, 2-shot plastic, over-molded plastic components

·Create mechanical designs for sheet metal and die cast components

·Specify materials and component specifications for new products

·Work with suppliers to approve part tooling for new products

·Work with suppliers to approve sub-assembly processes and assembly parts

·Work with factory engineers to approve final assembly processes and trouble shoot issues during initial product builds

·Interface with Industrial Design Team to align mechanical needs with ID requirements

·Create and maintain reduced dimension drawings and associated specifications

·Conduct design reviews with suppliers

The above tasks were accomplished by an extensive knowledge of thin walled plastic molding design including 2 shot and over-mold technologies. Knowledge of plastic decoration technologies (IMD/IML). Knowledge of sheet metal design practices. Extensive knowledge of die casting design practices including plastic over mold for both structural and cosmetic parts. Extensive knowledge of DFMEA, design for Six Sigma, Tolerance Analysis and First Article Inspections.

Tools utilized to perform these tasks include: Catia Version 5, SDRC Master Series, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

MECHANICAL DESIGNER ABBOTT LABORATORIES MARCH 1989 TO AUGUST 1999

·Acted in design and development of medical diagnostic blood analyzers.

As a member of a cross functional R&D team responsibilities included:

·Complex mechanical design, supplier coordination and product testing of mechanical, fluidic, robotic and air control devices used in medical diagnostic equipment

·Create complex mechanical designs for injection molded plastic, structural foam plastic, metal die cast and sheet metal components and complex sub-assemblies

·Deliver mechanical designs for cost reduction projects

·Design of disposable medical components

·Generated and maintained engineering documentation such as Bills of Materials, First Article Inspection Reports, Engineering Change Notices and Testing Protocols

The above tasks were accomplished by exercising proven communication and issue resolution skills. Working knowledge of thin walled plastic molding and structural foam molding design. Working knowledge of sheet metal design practices. Working knowledge of die casting design practices. Working knowledge of ISO and ANSI standards.

Tools utilized to perform these tasks include: SDRC Master Series, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Education

FORT WORTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, FORT WORTH, TEXAS 1982-1984

Diploma in Mechanical Drafting and Design and Technical Illustration

Additional Training:

·SolidWorks CAD

·ProEngineer CAD

·Catia CAD

oAdvanced Part Design

oAdvanced Surface Design

oAdvanced Modeling

oAdvanced Assembly Design and Management

oGenerative Drafting

·SDRC Master Series CAD

oMechanical CAD

oFinite Element Analysis

oMold Flow Analysis

·GD&T

·Concurrent Product Development

·ISO 9000

·Six Sigma

·Design for Assembly/Manufacturability

·Design for Simplicity

·Robust Tolerance Analysis

·Kepner Tregoe Problem Solving and Decision Making

Patents

Swindle, Kevin. 2012. Battery Retention System. US Patent 0281366 A1. Filed Feb 14, 2012, Issued Nov 8, 2012

Swindle, Kevin. 2011. Electronic Device Including Breakthrough Antenna. Canadian Patent 2692875 A1, Filed Feb 12, 2010. Issued Aug 8, 2011

Personal

Actively involved in Boy Scouts of America organization as adult leader for 10+ years.

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